Best Natural Beauty Gifts of 2011
Natural beauty products are thoughtful gifts for anyone who prefers organic or green beauty items. These products contain plant or animal-product ingredients to make your skin feel great. They all have a satisfying fragrance that brings to mind the delights of the environment. What they don't contain are synthetic materials and harsh chemicals that can be irritants. That means that if your gift's recipient has sensitive skin or just wants to avoid chemical additives, she'll appreciate your choice of present. The following are some lovely natural beauty products to consider.
Rosewater Body Lotion
Rosewater Body Lotion from Crabtree & Evelyn is formulated to be soaked up easily by your skin. Shea butter provides moisture, aided by evening primrose, almond, and coconut oils. The lotion gets its name from the rosewater extract it contains; the other botanicals represented are peony, magnolia, and elderflower. When you smell this lotion, you'll be enthralled by how violet and musk complement the rosewater fragrance. No parabens, phthaletes, or propylene glycol can be found in this product. The Rosewater Body Lotion costs $24.00 for a 245-ml bottle.
Naturally Nourishing Milk and Shea Butter Body Wash
Burt's Bees has created a body wash that will soothe dry skin every time. It contains shea butter, which could easily win an award for being everyone's favorite moisturizer. Burt's Bees also poured in some cow's milk, so this body wash is like a milkshake for your body. Customers rave about the body wash's delicious scent. And there are no parabens, petrochemicals, or phthalates in this product. A 350-ml bottle is priced at $8.00.
Yes to Cucumbers Hypoallergenic Body Lotion
Try to guess the identity of the star ingredient in Yes to Cucumbers Hypoallergenic Body Lotion. Here's a hint: it's not parabens or petroleum, because you won't find those anywhere in this natural product line. So what do you think it is? Cucumbers? Correct! Cucumbers aren't just good in salads; they're also an important component of this lotion that moisturizes skin and soothes sensitive patches. In addition, the lotion contains jojoba oil to soften skin, plus aloe vera for its important minerals and proteins. This product is labeled as 98% natural, and you can buy with confidence knowing that it hasn't been tested on animals. A 163-ml tube sells for $9.99.
Canus Goat's Milk All Natural Lotion Gift Set
This gift set features three moisturizing lotions. All are made with goat's milk, but one has added orchid oil and one has added marigold oil. These lotions have been tested by dermatologists and received their recommendation. The 594-ml set costs just $7.79, positioning it as one of the most affordable natural beauty products on the market in 2011.
Evening Primrose Soothing Moisturizing Lotion
This lotion from Aubrey Organics features evening primrose oil to calm skin, plus wheat germ and organic avocado oils to act as conditioners. The lotion also contains a bunch of other natural goodies, like grapefruit seed extract and peppermint oil. This lotion is a good gift for anyone who does not use animal products because Aubrey Organics classifies it as vegan. A 237-ml bottle sells for $13.95.
